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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1927

Page

5

House considers adding offices in size increase plan

Washington Jan AP House leaders study advisability of approving during this session an appropriation between 4 000 000 and 10 000 000 for an addition to the House Office Building Specifications call for about 250 office suites for Representatives a gymnasium and a swimming pool disclosed by Representative Bacharach Republican New Jersey

Washington, Jan Hilding Bacharach New Jersey

Sloan's Liniment Helps Survey Party In Canadian Wilds

A survey party from British Columbia kept in fine condition 300 miles from civilization using Sloan's Liniment. The chief carried the first aid supply and reported it relieved bruises stiff muscles and soreness while weeks of exposure. Sloan's promotes real relief by aiding the body's recovery and blood flow rather than merely dulling pain. Available at all druggists 36 cents.

British Columbia Civilization Ant Mak Sloan

Rioters Loot Homes as Kiukiang Foreigners Evacuate

Chinese mobs raid the foreign quarter of Kiukiang Kiangs province forcing the entire foreign population to flee. Reports say British and American residents boarded gunboats for Shanghai as Cantonese troops assumed control of the concession amid the unrest.

Kiukiang Shanghai Kiangs Pyas Khikiang Yangtze Shanghi Barriera Cantones Moba Vietera Kiuklang

Car Lands in Cop's Yard Driver Held

John Jetmar of 39 Manila Avenue Hamden Conn was arrested in Milford by Detective James Dorsey and Officer James Maher Jr on a charge of operating an automobile while under the influence. Jetmar’s car skidded on Clark Street, struck a yard fence at Captain M H Fowler’s home, and the vehicle ended in the yard. He was arraigned in Milford court this morning on bond.

John Jetmar Manila Avenue Hamden Conn Milford James 5. Dorsey James M. Maher, Jr Stanor Jetmar Clark Street M. OH. Fowler Ford Police Jetwar

Stanton Georgia Poet Hoped to Meet Old Friends After Death

ATLANTA AP reports poet Frank I Stanton creator of Just From Georgia wrote two poems before death, longing for old friends and memories. Funeral planned tomorrow afternoon at his Stanton home with Bishop Warren A Candler officiating, as the poet’s longtime Georgia column ends.

Atlanta Sun Frank I. Stanton Georgia Atlanta Constitution George Stanton Warren A. Candler Methodist Episcopal Church South

Minister Disclaims Bar Journal Ad for Pastorate Appears Today

East Hampton January 9 AP Rev Dr Hubert Stafford who left South Congregational church at year end says he would quit the ministry rather than advertise in newspapers for a pastorate He notes he did not place the Hartford ad and prefers recommendations over self promotion The Connecticut Bar Journal debuts today as a quarterly publication of the Connecticut State Bar Association detailing state official writings and bar affairs.

East Hampton Hubert &. Stafford Utley Sisters Stafford The Connecticut Bar Journal Connecticut State Bar Association John H. Trumbull Willim H. Blodgett State Bar Association John M. Cathley Supreme Court of Errors William M. Marble Judra Arthur F. Ells Walter D. Makepeace Waterbury H. Allen Barton Greenwich

Thompson dies in electric chair for Coshocton murder

Robert F. Thompson, fifty four, Coshocton Ohio, was executed in the electric chair at the Ohio prison for the murder in July of Gertrude D Ostrolph ten near Coshocton. He was convicted of killing the girl after a criminal assault.

Columbus Robert F. ‘Fhompson Coshocton Ohio Gertrude D'Ostrolph

Device Will Stop Accidental Gas Deaths, Says Man

George Yovanovitch of Fairfield invented a gas flow shutoff device after a wager. With a mechanical engineer and a chemist guest, he demonstrated a practical system to automatically cut illuminating gas if released by accident. He plans a bell signal when gas escapes.

George Yovanovitch Florence Street Fairfield New York City Ayer Yovanovitch Yoganovitch

Suffield Inn Destroyed by Fire

The Suffield Inn, a three story, 20 room establishment, was destroyed by a fire that broke out on an upper floor. The inn, closed for winter, had been vacated by owner Franklin W. King and his family. no one was inside. Estimated loss set at 18000. Cause believed to be a defective chimney.

Suffield Jan Suffield Inn Franklin W. King

Telephone Official on Ship in Mid Ocean Hears First Radiophone Talks

Harry B. Thayer, chairman of the board of AT&T, aboard the Hner Blancamano, reports he listened in on the inaugural trans Atlantic radiophone call. He says he heard a clear conversation with the Spainward path and that land listeners heard only the New York side.

New York San Spain Hner Blancamano Harry B. Thayer Telephone Company American Telephone and Telegraph Company Thayer The Atlantic

Danbury Parties Seek Candidates For Mayor's Post

Danbury in January special report notes the city election is under three months away as Republicans consider Alderman DeKlyn as their likely standard bearer. DeKlyn, wealthy and popular, chairs the fire and water committee and enjoys support among younger Republicans and women. Democrats reportedly courted ex Mayor Sunierland to run.

Danbury Jan Atiff Alsterman F. Ward DeKlyn Fire and Water Committee May Anthony Sunierland

Albany Charges Stock Fraud Plan Involving South American Gems

Attorney General Albert Ottinger accused George Graham Rice and associates of a stock fraud scheme using South American diamonds and emeralds as bait. The case targets Columbia Emeraldé Development and Wall Street Iconoclagy. an injunction remains limited to stock sales as proceedings continue in Brooklyn.

Albany South America Albert Ottinger George Graham Rice Columbia Emeraldé Development Corporation Frederick Lewisohn Nash Rockwood Saratoga Frann J. Silva Wall Street Iconoc

Would Fingerprint Every Child in U S at School Age

The Federal Fingerprint Association plans to fingerprint every child when they reach school age. A special committee will draft a bill, with Senator Walsh expected to sponsor, seeking Congressional authority. The aim is to maintain fingerprints for authorities as a universal identification tool, potentially building a central bureau for all citizens.

Washington United States Federal Fingerprint Association Walsh Massachusetts

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